Test bankfor nursing delegation and management of patient care 3rd
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, Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care 3rd Edition Motacki Test Bank
Chapter01:Leadershipand Management
Motacki:Nursing DelegationandManagementof PatientCare, 3rd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Nursescan beleaderswithoutbeingmanagers.Which nursingactionsdemonstrate
leadership?
a. Assisting a newnursewith enteraltubefeedings
b. Counselinga newnurseregardingattendance
c. Adjusting assignmentsaftera staffmembercalls in sick
d. Calling a physicianfor neworderclarification
ANS: A
Leadersact as rolemodelsand mentornewstaff.The otheroptionsareincorrectbecausethey are
management responsibilities and not leadership roles.
DIF: CognitiveLevel:Application REF: page6
2. Which nursing actionsdemonstratetheroleof managementin nursing?
a. Encouragingautonomousdecisionmaking
b. Observingthedocumentationof appropriatechargesto patients
c. Assistingin a code
d. Asking thepatient/familyaboutadvancedirectives
ANS: B
Managersareresponsiblefor thebudgetof theirunits.The otheroptionsareincorrectbecause those are
leadership or mentoring roles
DIF: CognitiveLevel:Application REF: page6
3. Much like a politician,a nursemanagermustexhibitleadershipthatinspiresand motivates.In which
instance is a nurse demonstrating leadership qualities?
a. A staffnursebecomesawareof increasedinfectionratesfollowingcardiacsurgery. The
nurse takes it upon herself to research the possible causes and prevention measures and
to make suggestions to better protect patients.
b. A staffnurseactsquickly whena cardiacarrestis calledon her patient.
c. A staffnursenotifiesanotherstaffmemberthat sheis being“pulled” today.
d. A newnursevolunteersto work whenanotherstaffmembermustleavework
because her child is ill.
ANS: A
Nurse leaders are interested in changing practice based on evidence. Options B and D are
incorrectbecausethey are actionstakenby nurses aspart of the functional structureof the unit.
Option C is incorrect because it is an action taken by a manager.
DIF: CognitiveLevel:Analysis REF: page6
, Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care 3rd Edition Motacki Test Bank
4. A nursemanagermustexhibitqualitiesof efficiencyand organization.Which nurseis
demonstrating the qualities necessary for a manager?
edition
,
, Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care 3rd Edition Motacki Test Bank
Chapter01:Leadershipand Management
Motacki:Nursing DelegationandManagementof PatientCare, 3rd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Nursescan beleaderswithoutbeingmanagers.Which nursingactionsdemonstrate
leadership?
a. Assisting a newnursewith enteraltubefeedings
b. Counselinga newnurseregardingattendance
c. Adjusting assignmentsaftera staffmembercalls in sick
d. Calling a physicianfor neworderclarification
ANS: A
Leadersact as rolemodelsand mentornewstaff.The otheroptionsareincorrectbecausethey are
management responsibilities and not leadership roles.
DIF: CognitiveLevel:Application REF: page6
2. Which nursing actionsdemonstratetheroleof managementin nursing?
a. Encouragingautonomousdecisionmaking
b. Observingthedocumentationof appropriatechargesto patients
c. Assistingin a code
d. Asking thepatient/familyaboutadvancedirectives
ANS: B
Managersareresponsiblefor thebudgetof theirunits.The otheroptionsareincorrectbecause those are
leadership or mentoring roles
DIF: CognitiveLevel:Application REF: page6
3. Much like a politician,a nursemanagermustexhibitleadershipthatinspiresand motivates.In which
instance is a nurse demonstrating leadership qualities?
a. A staffnursebecomesawareof increasedinfectionratesfollowingcardiacsurgery. The
nurse takes it upon herself to research the possible causes and prevention measures and
to make suggestions to better protect patients.
b. A staffnurseactsquickly whena cardiacarrestis calledon her patient.
c. A staffnursenotifiesanotherstaffmemberthat sheis being“pulled” today.
d. A newnursevolunteersto work whenanotherstaffmembermustleavework
because her child is ill.
ANS: A
Nurse leaders are interested in changing practice based on evidence. Options B and D are
incorrectbecausethey are actionstakenby nurses aspart of the functional structureof the unit.
Option C is incorrect because it is an action taken by a manager.
DIF: CognitiveLevel:Analysis REF: page6
, Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care 3rd Edition Motacki Test Bank
4. A nursemanagermustexhibitqualitiesof efficiencyand organization.Which nurseis
demonstrating the qualities necessary for a manager?
